Spring is finally here, meaning warmer weather, tourists and the beginning of the real estate season. New listings are beginning to increase as we enter into warmer months. However, listing trends still lag behind that of 2015. In April 2015, 690 homes were on the market. Meaning that in the spring of 2016 we are

Renovating homes seems to be a very trendy topic. HG TV shows are always showing sellers how to renovate on a budget or how to renovate a home. Home owners who are looking to renovate their home are probably wondering if the updates will pay off in the long run. Here are some areas of

Cascade Horizon Bend Spring Concert: This instrumental concert takes place on 5/1/16 at the Redmond High School. The Cascade Horizon band consists of members over the age of 50 who desire to participate in a music program. 12 Angry Jurors: Cascade Theatrical company performs this live adaptation of Reginald Rose from 4/29/16 – 5/14/16. Coba

In honor of Mother’s Day, I decided to share some of the things I have learned over my last year of motherhood. 10. You will sleep again! My first year plus of motherhood, I craved nothing more than a long nights sleep in my warm bed. Now that my son is 18 months old we

NorthWest Crossing was recently named one of the best neighborhoods to retire to by Where To Retire’s May/June 2016 issue. NorthWest Crossing is a popular and charming area in NW Bend. The area features delicious restaurants, shops, a myriad of home styles and plenty of community activities. Northwest Crossing is so alluring to retires because

When looking to buy a home, you have to kiss a lot of frogs or look at a lot of houses. Finding a home is long but meaningful journey that requires bit of patience, a sense of humor and some tenacity. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and

Earth Day occurs on April 22nd of every year. The idea of Earth Day came from Gaylord Nelson a Senator from Wisconsin. On April 22, 1970 the first Earth Day emerged with coast-to-coast demonstrations about environmental sustainability. Earth Day is a time to reflect on issues like global warming, energy conservation and more. Here are

Bend, Oregon is beautiful in the Spring time. Whether it is a sunny day or a snowy day there is always plenty to do in Bend. Here are the best ways to spend a Spring Day: Hiking or Biking a Trail – On a sunny day like today it is easy to enjoy some of

Tax day oddly enough taxes place on April 18th, 2016 this year. While some may be rejoicing over refunds and others bemoaning over tax payments, one thing we can all be excited about is free stuff and discounts on tax day. Here is a list of some great freebies on Monday April 18, 2016: Schlotzskys:

The first quarter of 2016 has been strong in Bend Oregon. Sales and pending sales are reflecting strong seasonal trends as we enter into the summer months. Pending sales as seen below have increased as we get closer to the summer months. Warmer weather, tax refunds and more inventories may be drawing buyers into the